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Cooper Gottfried
Jan 12, 2026
The Top 40 Two-Mana Commanders
In this latest Top 40 list, Cooper dives into the most popular commanders on EDHREC that you can play for just two mana.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Force of Negation
93%inclusion100 decks107 decks
78%synergy
Tale's End
74%inclusion79 decks107 decks
71%synergy
Mana Leak
76%inclusion81 decks107 decks
69%synergy
Disallow
76%inclusion81 decks107 decks
69%synergy
Mana Drain
93%inclusion99 decks107 decks
66%synergy
Pact of Negation
74%inclusion79 decks107 decks
64%synergy
Flusterstorm
72%inclusion77 decks107 decks
62%synergy
Swan Song
87%inclusion93 decks107 decks
60%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
62%inclusion66 decks107 decks
60%synergy
Mental Misstep
66%inclusion71 decks107 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
89%inclusion95 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Negate
84%inclusion90 decks107 decks
46%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
81%inclusion87 decks107 decks
44%synergy
Arcane Denial
78%inclusion83 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Remora
74%inclusion79 decks107 decks
47%synergy
Isochron Scepter
72%inclusion77 decks107 decks
54%synergy
Brainstorm
71%inclusion76 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Unwind
69%inclusion74 decks107 decks
59%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
66%inclusion71 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
64%inclusion69 decks107 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Force of Will
96%inclusion103 decks107 decks
79%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
93%inclusion100 decks107 decks
70%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
89%inclusion95 decks107 decks
55%synergy
Rhystic Study
88%inclusion94 decks107 decks
55%synergy
Mystical Tutor
86%inclusion92 decks107 decks
63%synergy
Chrome Mox
77%inclusion82 decks107 decks
67%synergy
Mana Vault
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Tomb
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
40%synergy
Mox Diamond
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
47%synergy
Creatures
Hullbreaker Horror
60%inclusion64 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
59%inclusion63 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Spellseeker
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
42%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
39%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Guile
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Transcendent Dragon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Gilded Drake
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Haughty Djinn
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Tribute Mage
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Diversion Unit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Transit Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Phantasmal Image
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Leveler
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Walking Ballista
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Ledger Shredder
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Trinket Mage
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Naiad of Hidden Coves
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
The Reality Chip
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
60%inclusion64 decks107 decks
40%synergy
Delay
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
52%synergy
Rewind
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Dispel
54%inclusion58 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Strix Serenade
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Dig Through Time
49%inclusion52 decks107 decks
39%synergy
Cryptic Command
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
36%synergy
High Tide
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Narset's Reversal
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Denial
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
35%inclusion33 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Snap
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Spell Pierce
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Remand
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Wash Away
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Dissipate
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Defabricate
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Stifle
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Miscast
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Chain of Vapor
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Saw It Coming
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Trickbind
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Confluence
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
-10%synergy
Opt
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Archmage's Charm
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Bane's Contingency
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Memory Lapse
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Dissolve
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Aether Spike
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Quick Study
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Cancel
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Out of Air
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Whir of Invention
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Capsize
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Foil
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Impulse
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Essence Scatter
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Dismiss
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Nexus of Fate
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Change the Equation
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Neutralize
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Dazzling Denial
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Merchant Scroll
64%inclusion69 decks107 decks
55%synergy
Windfall
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Solve the Equation
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Ponder
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Preordain
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Fabricate
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Mists of Lórien
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Timetwister
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Enter the Infinite
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Polymorph
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Time Warp
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Bribery
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Paradigm Shift
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
62%inclusion66 decks107 decks
47%synergy
The One Ring
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-14%synergy
Monument to Endurance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Magic Mirror
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Codex Shredder
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Winter Moon
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-23%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Counterbalance
63%inclusion67 decks107 decks
59%synergy
Back to Basics
54%inclusion58 decks107 decks
47%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Telepathy
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Spider-Man No More
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
-11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Copy Artifact
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Treachery
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
As Foretold
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
37%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
83%inclusion89 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
79%inclusion85 decks107 decks
54%synergy
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion67 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
61%inclusion65 decks107 decks
44%synergy
Castle Vantress
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Rivendell
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Tolaria West
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
7%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion103 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
81%inclusion87 decks107 decks
74%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion86 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Mana Crypt
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
54%synergy
Mox Opal
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Lotus Petal
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
-22%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-23%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-11%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-15%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
85%inclusion91 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Misty Rainforest
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
44%synergy
Polluted Delta
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-8%synergy